Benefits of Membership

major Benefits

FREE Domestic and International Travel Insurance

Have peace of mind when travelling both overseas and within Australia with FREE travel insurance as part of your BIAV membership. Provided through Network Insurance Group, this travel insurance is provided for all members and their employees for business and personal travel.

Tailored Business & Marine Insurance Packages

The boating and marine industry is highly diversified and specialised. So too are the insurance needs of businesses and individuals in our industry. Through our partnership with Network Insurance Group and as a BIAV member, you have access to specialised insurance products and services from a company that knows the industry.

Discounted Rates to Exhibit at the Melbourne Boat Show and other BIAV Events

The Melbourne Boat Show is the premier boating event in Victoria and draws thousands of boating enthusiasts from throughout the state and beyond. It is the marketplace to sell and promote your products and services; as well as showcase our industry and the values that boating has to offer. A major feature of BIAV membership is that available to you are multiple discounted on exhibitor space rates for the Melbourne Boat Show. In addition, member discounts for other BIAV events and meetings.

FREE Business Listing on Shipmate Directory

Shipmate is the free printed and online boating and marine business directory that is distributed throughout Victoria. It contains businesses providing services for boating and marine enthusiasts, details on emergency services, yacht clubs, marinas, marine organisations, weather, tides and links to webcams and wave buoys. As a member of the BIAV your business is listed FREE in Shipmate.

FREE Initial Consultation with Trusted Legal Specialists

Members have access to a FREE initial consultation through our partnership with trusted legal specialists, Sladen Legal. Specialists in private enterprise, Sladen Legal offer legal services in areas of business structuring, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, workplace relations, personal and business succession and workplace relations just to name a few.

List of Benefits

Advocacy

Extensive advocacy work is being done with respect to all levels of government